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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, December 9. Our top story is about Peoria drivers license facilities requiring appointments for most services. You’ll also hear from a longtime air traffic controller about how a new control tower would change more than 40 workers’ lives. WCBU’s Hannah Alani interviews Tim Ekvall about the crumbling infrastructure inside Peoria’s 64-year-old tower, and how the newly enacted $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure bill could be a dream come true for local air traffic controllers. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, December 8. Our top story is about how the $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure bill may be the best hope to save the Peoria International Airport’s 64-year-old air traffic control tower. You’ll also hear about “From Peoria to Lebanon,” an ongoing fundraiser for relief efforts in Lebanon organized by the Itoo Society. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews Joe Couri of the Itoo Society about various local events, including an art auction, piano concert and more. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, December 13. Our top story is about the “Find Yourself” augmented reality mural unveiled last week outside the Metro Centre shopping complex. You’ll also hear about possible changes to the Bob Michel bridge. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Nancy Dvorsky about how a new construction concept could lead to a big pedestrian traffic upgrade. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, November 30. Our top story is about flu rates rising as the weather turns colder. You’ll also hear about a lifelong Peorian’s journey to find the city’s namesake Native American tribe. WCBU’s Hannah Alani interviews Jo Lakota about meeting modern-day Peorian Indians in Oklahoma.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, December 1. Our top story is the return of Greater Peoria Farm show – the state’s largest indoor agriculture trade show. You’ll also hear about Peoria Ag Lab scientists developing a new jet biofuel from soybean oil. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews scientists Ken Doll and Bryan Moser about the research.

On today’s episode you’ll hear from Creve Coeur Christmas tree farmer Michael Blank. Plus Hannah Alani has an update on what you need to know about the new COVID-19 omicron variant. And Tim Shelley takes a deep dive into the Distillery Labs business incubator.

On today's episode, you'll hear from a UnityPoint expert about what parents are wondering about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids. Plus, you'll learn about the battery storage angle of the state's new clean energy jobs plan. And learn how hard it is to grow local journalists in Peoria.

When Monica Vest Wheeler was let go by the Observer, a Peoria weekly, in 1992, she said that “It turned out that it was the best thing that ever happened to me.”

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, December 2. Our top story is about what local health experts have to say regarding the new COVID-19 Omicron variant. You’ll also hear from Bradley University’s first vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews Dr. Warren Anderson about his past experience and his ideas for the new position.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Bradley University's new VP for diversity, equity and inclusion: Warren Anderson. Plus, an interview with Chris Schaffner, the director of JOLT Foundation, a Peoria-based harm reduction nonprofit. And Illinois Central College president Sheila Quirk-Bailey talks to Tim Shelley about the proposed Hired! IT Workforce Accelerator project.